On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) slammed Pete Hegseth as unqualified to be Secretary of Defense, and said that Sen. Joni Ernst's (R-IA) and other Republican Senators backing Hegseth are not putting "the national security of America over their own political survival.

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.

Duckworth Says Ernst Putting Political Survival Over National Security In Hegseth Support On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) slammed Pete Hegseth as unqualified to be Secretary of Defense,

Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth told Pete Hegseth he was "wholly unqualified" to be confirmed as Defense secretary.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

Sen. Joni Ernst said she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, making the controversial nominee's path to the helm of the Pentagon more likely.

US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee was grilled for hours about his ability to run the defence department.

The former Fox News Channel host deflected allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, focusing instead on his combat experience.

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing opened Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary had a more amicable exchange with Joni Ernst, a Republican, who is considered a key vote.

"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."